Research Interests

My PhD is investigating the impact of depression, substance abuse and its treatment using oxytocin on psychophysiology. Collection of psychophysiological data from participants will provide crucial information on underlying mechanisms of these conditions, their treatment and resilience.

Quintana, D.S., Kemp, A.H., Alvares, G.A., Guastella, A.J. (2013). A role for autonomic cardiac control in the effects of oxytocin on social behaviour and psychiatric illness. Frontiers in Neuroscience. 7:48; dpi: 10.3389/fnins.2013.00048.